Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, the cornerstone of Persian literature, bridges the realm of geography, imprinting its own mark profoundly in various cultures. This paper aims to investigate the complex life of the Shahnameh in India through its transmission, reception, and cultural influence throughout the centuries. Supported by close reading of text, literary and visual interpretation, and cultural practice, the study explores the path along which the Shahnameh moved into India, how it has been interpreted across a variety of different socio-cultural spaces, and what impact it has made upon Indian literature, the visual arts, and Indian culture. It discloses the Shahnameh's enduring existence as a work of popularity and its pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchange and projecting the shared literary and cultural heritage of Persia and India.
